The idea for the
Communications Fraud Control Association
began in February 1985 with a group
of concerned communications security
professionals from several different
long distance carriers. Intent upon
finding a more effective way to combat
the growing problem of communications
fraud, representatives from AT&T,
ITT, MCI, Network One, Satellite Business Systems and Sprint
met to lay the groundwork for the
Communications Fraud Control Association
(CFCA). These representatives
left their first meeting assured that
a cooperative effort through an Association
of security professionals was a realistic
and appropriate response to the identified
need.
Through the years, membership categories
have expanded to include a world-wide
network of: carriers, PBX /PABX owners,
ISPs, cable and satellite provides,
corporate end-users, operator service
providers, fraud system developers,
prosecutors, members of law enforcement
agencies, communications consultants
and companies that provide revenue
assurance solutions for wireless,
wireline, IP, NGN, etc., systems.
CFCA Headquarters are located in
Roseland, NJ and is staffed by our
Executive Director, Roberta Aronoff
and our Administrative Manager, Katie Kaczorowski.
Educational events sponsored by CFCA
are conducted around the world and
taught by members of the Association
and other experts in the field. These
programs center on the need to know
how communications systems are being
penetrated by the fraudsters, how
to combat the fraud and how to protect
companies assets.
The focus of CFCA’s educational programs
provide invaluable training and information
that will increase competencies needed
to combat the new fraud and revenue
protection challenges that continue
to emerge worldwide. In the triple
play environment in which companies
offer bundled voice, data and video,
fraud vulnerabilities must remain
under control to ensure profits.
Because the field of communications
fraud/revenue management and loss
prevention continue to evolve, there
is a need to provide training to provide
new and experienced investigators
and systems managers an understanding
of the problems to keep abreast of
emerging technologies. To further
the professional development of its
members, CFCA instituted a certification
program in 1993.
CFCA produces a quarterly publication,
the Communicator, which focuses
exclusively on the issue of communications
fraud. The Fraud Alert Library
offers members up-to-the-minute information
about the latest scams, evolving investigations
and cases, compromised calling card
and authorization codes and other
related fraud matters. The 24x7
Information Sharing Forum
serves as a vital link and networking
vehicle for Association members.
CFCA’s membership consists of approximately
200 different carriers, private network
owners, end-users, law enforcement
officers and others from around the
world. CFCA staff is available to
assist those desiring more information
concerning CFCA membership and the
Association’s efforts to combat communications
fraud. |